Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, has urged Ugandans to practice endurance with the Tilenga Project while also acknowledging the significant accomplishments made so far in the country’s oil and gas development.

The Minister made the remarks while officiating the handover of over 100 resettlement houses and land titles by Total Energies UG to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) of the Tilenga project in Buliisa.

Minister Nankabirwa informed PAPs that they’re getting the best deals compared to what PAPs in other countries get.

“In terms of livelihood restoration, compensation, and resettlement, the affected persons in Uganda are getting the best compared to what other countries are giving their PAPS,” she said.

“I hope the world is watching what is happening here in Buliisa, Hoima, and Kikuube districts. 205 decent resettlement houses worth US$10 million with land titles have been developed for our people,” Nankabirwa added.

The Woman MP of Buliisa, Norah Bigirwa, also urged the PAPs to be appreciative of their possessions because not everyone is that fortunate.

“You PAPs are extremely fortunate since you are getting new homes with land titles. Even those of us who are not PAPs lack these land titles. We, the Buliisa people, are quite honored by this,” MP Bigirwa said.

According to Emily, one of the Project’s Affected Persons , Total Energies UG has not only built them permanent homes but has also improved their livelihoods by providing them with resources like cassava cuttings, which they planted and received high results from.